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26 April 2016

Episode 1172

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The ruling coalition in Sweden turns a sickly shade of Green as the left-wing junior party embroils itself in one gaffe after another; our correspondent in Stockholm explains why the prime minister isn’t laughing. Meanwhile, we learn how to curate an art collection for world leaders and ask why CNN is creating its own typeface. Plus: we test-drive Malaysia Airlines’ new business-class seat.

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